Mayor Frank J. Navarro
City of Colton Council Members:
City Hall, Council Chambers David I. Toro - District 1
Kelly J. Chastain - District 2
650 N. La Cadena Drive Dr. Luis S. González - District 3 Colton, CA 92324 John R. Echevarria - District 4
COTTON City of Colton Website
City Clerk IsaacT. Suchil
City Treasurer Henry M. Razo
INCORPORATID •
Cate cars a mpos
Minutes
City Council
Colton Utility Authority, Colton Public Financing Authority Colton Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 5:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Closed Session
5:00 p.m.
Closed Session Called to Order
Closed Session meeting was called to order at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, with Mayor Frank J. Navarro presiding.
Roll Call
Council members present were David J. Toro, Kelly J. Chastain, Luis S. Gonzalez, John J.
Echevarria, and Mayor Frank J. Navarro.
Also present was City Clerk, Isaac T. Suchil; City Treasurer, Henry M. Razo was absent.
Staff present were City Manager William R. Smith, and City Attorney Carlos Campos.
Public Comment - Closed Session - None
Closed Session
City Attorney Carlos Campos announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss Items 1 through 3.
1) Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: APN No. 0275-223-62
Agency Negotiator: William R. Smith, City Manager and Carlos Campos, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: 439 Stoddard Avenue LLC / 2881 Hulen Place LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2) Conference With Real Property Negotiators
Property: APN Nos. 0275-223-24, 1167-121-06
Agency Negotiator: William R. Smith, City Manager and Carlos Campos, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Southern California Edison
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3) Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: APN No. 0275-223-58 and 0275-223-22
Agency Negotiator: William R. Smith, City Manager and Carlos Campos, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
City Attorney Oral Report on Closed Session Actions
City Attorney Campos announced that the City Council met in Closed Session and discussed Closed Session items 1 through 3; direction was given but there was no reportable action.
Open Session
6:00 P.M.
Open Session Called to Order
Mayor Frank J. Navarro called Open Session to order at 6:00 P.M.
Invocation
Pastor Peter Tasaka - The Vineyard Church
Flag Salute
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - Bernie Moyeda
Roll Call
Council members present were David J. Toro, Kelly J. Chastain, Luis S. Gonzalez, John J.
Echevarria, and Mayor Frank J. Navarro.
Also present was City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil; City Treasurer Henry M. Razo was absent.
Staff present were City Manager William R. Smith, and City Attorney Carlos Campos.
Ceremonial Matters
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
• Proclamation - Colton Area Museum Day
Council Member Gonzalez presented a proclamation recognizing Colton Area Museum Day, honoring the museum's efforts to preserve local history, educate the community, and celebrate Colton's heritage.
• CPRS Award Presentation
A member of the California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) presented an award to the City of Colton in recognition of the City's service and dedication to the community. • Student Leadership Proclamation and Recognitions
Council Member Gonzalez presented a Student Leadership Proclamation and Recognitions to 18 Colton High School students in honor of their leadership, achievements, and contributions to the community.
• Proclamation - 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week Mayor Navarro presented a proclamation recognizing the 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week to City Clerks Stephanie Vargas and Isaac T. Suchil in appreciation of their service and dedication to the City of Colton.
Mayor and Council Items
Gift Disclosures - None
AB 1234 Oral Reports - None
Appointments - None
Mayor and Council Discussion Items - None
Public Hearings
There are no Public Hearing Items.
Business Items
1) Policy Adoption - Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Meetings.
Staff Person: Stephanie M. Vargas
Staff Presentation
Stephanie M. Vargas, Chief Deputy City Clerk, presented to Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
Public Comment - None
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between the Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Chief Deputy City Clerk, Stephanie M. Vargas and City Attorney, Carlos Campos.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the item by CM Gonzalez, with a second by CM Echevarria.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes
2) Electronic Filing of FPPC Disclosure and Campaign Statements - Waive Full Reading, Read by Title Only and Pass First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, California, Requiring Electronic Filing of Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Campaign Disclosure Statements, Ordinance No. O-09-26.
Staff Person: Stephanie M. Vargas
Staff Presentation
Stephanie M. Vargas, Chief Deputy City Clerk, presented to Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
Public Comment - None
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between the Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Chief Deputy City Clerk, Stephanie M. Vargas.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the item by CM Echevarria, with a second by CM Toro.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes
State Fire Marshal Mandated Inspections - Approve Resolution Accepting the 2026 California State Fire Marshal Mandated Inspections, Resolution No. R-33-26.
Staff Person: Justin Weems
Staff Presentation
Jon Boggs, Deputy Fire Chief, presented to Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
Public Comment - None
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between the Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Deputy Fire Chief Jon Boggs.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the item by CM Gonzalez, with a second by MPT Chastain.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes
4) North La Cadena Class Il Bike lane Project
Staff Person: Victor Ortiz
Staff Presentation
Victor Ortiz, Assistant Director of Public Works & Engineering, presented to Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council:
• Romero, Business Owner of Smart Salads
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between the Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Assistant Director of Public Works & Engineering, Victor Ortiz, and Public Works & Utilities Director, Chad Blais.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the item by CM Toro, with a second by CM Echevarria.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion passed.
Public Comment - Limit 3 Minutes
The following community members addressed the council:
• Angela Wilkinson, Resident
• Christine Irish Re, Resident
• Veronica Gonzalez, Resident
• Dejonae Shaw, Union Representative
• Carlos Gonzales, Union Representative
• Carlos Regan, Unknown City
• Ulysses Nera, Unknown City
• Juan Delgado, Unknown City
• Jackie Ficaro, Colton Resident
• Eric Daroa, Colton Resident
• Caren Contreas, Colton Resident
• Dorre Yamasshin, Redlands Resident
Consent Calendar
Mayor Navarro presented the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 13. 1) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on April 07, 2026, on File in the Office of the City Clerk.
City Clerk: Isaac T. Suchil
2) Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 225495 to 225616 dated 04/02/2026 and totaling $2,448,437.94; voucher numbers 225617 to 225771 dated 04/09/2026 and totaling $1,122,876.24; wires dated 04/13/2026 and totaling $4,611,467.33.
Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
3) Contract Amendment - Solutions Granted, Inc. - Approve Amendment for CrowdStrike Endpoint Protection and SonicWall Security Operations Center (SOC) Managed Services.
Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
Contract Award - American Asphalt South, Inc. - Approve Resolution and Award of Contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. for the FY 25/26 Slurry Seal Project in the Amount of $163,047.64, Resolution R-43-26.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
5) Contract Award - DM Contracting - Approve Award of Contract for the FY 25/26 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project to DM Contracting, Inc. in the Amount of $262,812.25.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
6) Notice of Completion - Alley Paving & Sidewalk Improvement Project - Approve the Execution and Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the CDBG Colt 24-1-03k-0301 Alley Paving & Sidewalk Improvement Project.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
7) Notice of Completion - Carnegie Museum Fencing Project - Approve the Execution and Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Carnegie Museum Fencing Project completed by Red Hawk Services, Inc.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
8) Notice of Completion - C Street Slope Landscaping Project - Approve the Execution and Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the C Street Slope Landscaping Project.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
9) Park Naming Resolution - Chavez Park - Approve Resolution Renaming Cesar Chavez Park to Colton Municipal Park, Resolution R-42-26.
Staff Person: Bill Smith
10) Purchase Amendment - Enterprise Fleet Management - Substitution of Three (3) Ford F- 150 Lightning trucks with Chevrolet Silverado EV trucks.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
11) Purchase - Rockwell Engineering & Equipment - Approve Purchase of Replacement Pumps from Rockwell Engineering & Equipment.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
12) Supplemental Funding Agreement - Rivers & Lands Conservancy - Supplemental Funding Agreement by and between the City of Colton and the Rivers & Lands Conservancy for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
13) Vehicles Purchase - Wastewater - Approve Purchase of a 2026 Ford F350 Service Body Truck and a 2026 Ford F550 Service Body Truck for the Wastewater Department from Downtown Ford of Sacramento.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
Motion to approve the consent calendar as presented, made by Council Member Gonzalez and second by Council Member Toro. Motion passes by unanimous vote.
Mayor and Council Oral Reports and Comments
Comments from Mayor and Council on various issues and activities throughout the community can be viewed on our City of Colton Website (www.coltonca.gov).
City Manager's Reports
1) ICSC Preview
ICSC Preview, presented a power point of areas in the city that will be targeted and presented to potential developers.
Adjournment
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. with a moment of silence in memory of Colton residents Ray Aldama, Joe Delgado, Tina Segovia Polo, Olivia A. Mejia, Sharon Elayne Bogh, and Clifford Russell.